Friends Only
sushi
Notable evidenceTied #60 of 133 scored in San Francisco, CAScored as of Sep 7, 2026
Tied with 45 other venues on equal evidence.
We hold 230 venues in San Francisco, CA and could score 133 of them. Positions are counted against those 133.
Sourcing0/50
Farm partners0/20
Registry0/12
Press8.9/18
v1.7.4 8.8/100 = sourcing 0.0/50 (named-farm 0 distinct, named-region 0 distinct, attribute 0 distinct, buzzword 0 distinct; +15% corroboration lift from sourcing press) + farm partners 0.0/20 (none scored) + registry 0.0/12 (none listed) + press 8.8/18 (capped at 35% of the 0.0-point evidence base).
Authority & awards
- MICHELIN Guide 2026: Selected ↗
MICHELIN Guide
Award - Top 100San Francisco ChronicleTop 100 restaurants in the Bay Area 2026 ↗
San Francisco Chronicle
National authorityMacKenzie Chung Fegan
“See on map #27 in 2025 San Francisco GenreSushi Price$$$$ There’s no shortage of omakase restaurants in San Francisco, but only one made this list. Friends Only stands apart thanks to its focus on [dry-aging, a technique that many sushi restaurants employ](https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/restaurants/article/dry-aged-fish-sf-18140126.php), but few with the same amount of zeal. When you enter the restaurant, you’ll see a refrigerator dedicated to the purpose — like Dr. Caligari’s cabinet, but with suspended fish instead of somnambulists. Address 1501 California St., San Francisco Have you been? [Bookable on](https://www.opentable.com/r/friends-only-san-francisco?utm_source=sfc&utm_medium=arti”
mentions sourcing
Local authority
- The 16 Best Sushi Restaurants in San Francisco ↗
Eater SF
Local authorityPaolo Bicchieri
“Friends Only is an [extremely exclusive 10-seat omakase counter](/2022/11/14/23451450/friends-only-new-restaurant-omakase-nob-hill) that doubles as an R+D kitchen of sorts for chef Ray Lee and the team behind Akikos. Diners indulge in a multi-course omakase meal that’s absolutely overflowing with premium ingredients including caviar, uni, Hokkaido scallops, and other hard-to-find fish. Cocktails, wine, and sake make for thoughtful pairings at this dinner spot that feels somewhat like a super fancy dinner party. Reservations are required. * [Book a table on OpenTable](http://www.opentable.com/r/friends-only-san-francisco?ref=9040) * [1501 California St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA](https://w”